Flood Protection Program Survey

The City is seeking feedback on citizens’ knowledge and opinions of the City’s flood protection initiatives. Your input is important in helping the City understand your concerns about the impacts of flooding in your area and what you believe should be the priorities to combat recurrent flooding. The input will assist us in the planning and development of a flood protection program that will address residential and roadway flooding throughout the City and the focus of a potential referendum on the ballot this November.

This survey will be open for responses through Sunday, June 27.

How many years have you lived in Virginia Beach?

41 or more years

24%

31 - 40 years

22%

21 - 30 years

20%

5 or fewer years

11%

16 - 20 years

11 - 15 years

6 - 10 years

Closed to responses | 1,759 Responses

How satisfied would you say you are with your overall quality of life as a resident of Virginia Beach?

Somewhat satisfied

44%

Very Satisfied

41%

Somewhat dissatisfied

12%

Very dissatisfied

Closed to responses | 1,726 Responses

If you answered "somewhat dissatisfied" or "very dissatisfied," to what degree is that dissatisfaction related to local flooding or sea level rise issues.

Not at all related

34%

To some degree

30%

Very high degree

25%

A low degree

12%

Closed to responses | 974 Responses

Below is a list of issues facing Virginia Beach residents. Please indicate the priority that each should have for Virginia Beach lawmakers.

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Below is a series of statements about the effects of sea level rise in Virginia Beach. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each.

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Below is a list of ways to reduce the impacts of flooding. Please indicate the priority that each should be for Virginia Beach.

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What is meant by a "100-year flood?"

A flood that takes place every 100 years

47%

A flood that has a 1-in-100 chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year

42%

Not sure

10%

A year in which at least 100 floods take place throughout the U.S.

Closed to responses | 1,400 Responses

As far as you know, which of the following best describes flood risk in Virginia Beach?

Flood risk is increasing and has been trending upward

73%

Flood risk varies from year to year

19%

Flood risk is roughly the same from year to year

Not sure

Flood risk is decreasing and has been trending downward

Closed to responses | 1,397 Responses

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) scores participating communities based on the steps they take to reduce flooding. The lower a community's score, the greater the potential flood insurance savings. As far as you know, how does Virginia Beach score in this program?

I am unfamiliar with this program and do not know if Virginia Beach participates in it.

57%

Virginia Beach participates but does not score well enough on flood control programs and initiatives to realize insurance savings.

23%

Virginia Beach scores well in this program; businesses and residents earn savings on insurance due to its flood control programs and initiatives.

18%

Virginia Beach is not one of the participating communities.

Closed to responses | 1,375 Responses

When it comes to the damaging effects of flooding, which of the following is the most concerning for you?

Effects on vulnerable populations

43%

Risk of closing military bases or operations

26%

Businesses that close or leave Virginia Beach

17%

Impact on local agriculture industry

14%

Closed to responses | 1,356 Responses

How soon do you think rising sea levels or flooding will directly impact you and your family?

Already occurred

32%

In the next 5 years

18%

In the next 10 years

18%

In the next 20 years

12%

Longer than 20 years

12%

Never

This year

Closed to responses | 1,380 Responses

As far as you know, how much progress has been made on projects in the City of Virginia Beach aimed at reducing the risk of flooding? (Make your best guess even if you are not sure)

Some

42%

A little

35%

Hardly any

19%

A lot

Closed to responses | 1,374 Responses

Were you aware of updates the City is making to its citywide stormwater masterplan to make areas more resilient to rising sea levels and storm events?

46%

Yes

40%

Not sure

14%

Closed to responses | 1,376 Responses

The existing revenue source for stormwater and flood protection is not sufficient to meet all of the city's long-term flood preparedness needs.

Unsure/Don't Know

28%

Somewhat Support

28%

Strongly Support

25%

Somewhat Oppose

11%

Strongly Oppose

Closed to responses | 1,366 Responses

Are you familiar with the City's current stormwater and flood protection projects?

Somewhat familiar

46%

Not familiar

38%

Don't know

Very familiar

Closed to responses | 1,371 Responses

Funding for the proposed flood protection projects would come from an increase in real estate tax rates. How much would you be willing to pay for the city to implement proposed flood protection projects?
(The following scenarios are based on the median home assessment value of $267,600).

5 cents increase = $131.50 more annually

31%

1 cent increase = $26.30 more annually

29%

No increase = No cost

26%

10 cent increase = $263.00 more annually

14%

Closed to responses | 1,360 Responses

Do you experience any of the following on or near your property? (Select all that apply.)

Street flooding

69%

Yard flooding

51%

None of the above

18%

Home flooding

12%

Stream erosion

Closed to responses | 1,320 Responses

Do you currently have flood insurance?

Yes

49%

48%

Not sure

Closed to responses | 1,366 Responses

DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS

Please tell us about yourself. The following questions are for voluntary demographic purposes only.

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Transgender

Do not identify as male, female, or transgender

Prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

What is your age?

Under 18

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

Over 75

Prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

What is your highest formal education level?

High School/GED

Some College

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate or Professional Degree

Closed to responses

What is your race/ethnicity?

White

Black or African-American

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Other

I prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

What is your approximate yearly household income?

More than $100,000

46%

$61,000 - $80,000

17%

$81,000 - $100,000

15%

$41,000 - $60,000

13%

$21,000-$40,000

Less than $20,000

Closed to responses | 1,284 Responses

How likely are you to vote in the November election?

Definitely

91%

Probably

Chances are 50-50

Definitely not

Probably not

Closed to responses | 1,357 Responses

What neighborhood in Virginia Beach do you currently live in?

Closed to responses

Please share any other thoughts or suggestions you have about sea level rise or flooding in Virginia Beach.

Closed to responses

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How many years have you lived in Virginia Beach?

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How satisfied would you say you are with your overall quality of life as a resident of Virginia Beach?

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If you answered "somewhat dissatisfied" or "very dissatisfied," to what degree is that dissatisfaction related to local flooding or sea level rise issues.

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Below is a list of issues facing Virginia Beach residents. Please indicate the priority that each should have for Virginia Beach lawmakers.

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Below is a series of statements about the effects of sea level rise in Virginia Beach. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each.

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Below is a list of ways to reduce the impacts of flooding. Please indicate the priority that each should be for Virginia Beach.

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What is meant by a "100-year flood?"

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As far as you know, which of the following best describes flood risk in Virginia Beach?

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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) scores participating communities based on the steps they take to reduce flooding. The lower a community's score, the greater the potential flood insurance savings. As far as you know, how does Virginia Beach score in this program?

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When it comes to the damaging effects of flooding, which of the following is the most concerning for you?

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How soon do you think rising sea levels or flooding will directly impact you and your family?

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As far as you know, how much progress has been made on projects in the City of Virginia Beach aimed at reducing the risk of flooding? (Make your best guess even if you are not sure)

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Were you aware of updates the City is making to its citywide stormwater masterplan to make areas more resilient to rising sea levels and storm events?

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The existing revenue source for stormwater and flood protection is not sufficient to meet all of the city's long-term flood preparedness needs.

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Are you familiar with the City's current stormwater and flood protection projects?

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Funding for the proposed flood protection projects would come from an increase in real estate tax rates. How much would you be willing to pay for the city to implement proposed flood protection projects? (The following scenarios are based on the median home assessment value of $267,600).

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Do you experience any of the following on or near your property? (Select all that apply.)

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Do you currently have flood insurance?

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What is your gender?

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What is your age?

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What is your highest formal education level?

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What is your race/ethnicity?

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What is your approximate yearly household income?

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How likely are you to vote in the November election?

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What neighborhood in Virginia Beach do you currently live in?

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Please share any other thoughts or suggestions you have about sea level rise or flooding in Virginia Beach.

Funding for the proposed flood protection projects would come from an increase in real estate tax rates. How much would you be willing to pay for the city to implement proposed flood protection projects?
(The following scenarios are based on the median home assessment value of $267,600).